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1. | [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,biochemistry,pharmacology) hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules | |
Synonyms: | antidiuretic_hormone pitressin vasopressin | |
Related terms: | hormone vasoconstrictor trade_name | |
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